Michelle Franklin-Aponte of Torrington; husband Ramon of Waterbury; daughter Ayriana, 2; and son Mark, 4, at Torrington’s third annual Community Tag Sale recently.

Michelle Franklin-Aponte of Torrington; husband Ramon of Waterbury; daughter Ayriana, 2; and son Mark, 4, at Torrington’s third annual Community Tag Sale recently.

Photo: N.F. Ambery — Special To The Register Citizen

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Jeff Bulman, a volunteer with Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington, sold raffle tickets at Torrington’s third annual Community Tag Sale recently.

Jeff Bulman, a volunteer with Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington, sold raffle tickets at Torrington’s third annual Community Tag Sale recently.

Photo: N.F. Ambery — Special To The Register Citizen

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TORRINGTON — Torrington Parks and Recreation Department, Torrington Lions Club and Torrington INFO will host a City-Wide Tag Sale Extravaganza on Saturday, June 9. Included in the Extravaganza Events that day will be several marketplaces as well as numerous residential garage, yard, and estate sales at various locations throughout the city.

Residents can participate by hosting a sale at their home. Join the biggest tag sale event of the year and add your sale to the map for only $12. For more details please visit the event website at citywidetagsale@usa.com or call Torrington Parks and Recreation at 860-489-2274.

Local merchants can participate as well with sponsorship on the event website. Contact Rob at citywidetagsale@usa.com or call 860-294-0000 to have your business participate in this amazing marketing opportunity.

A free printed map of all the day’s events will be available at Parks and Recreation the day of the event. The interactive map is available now on the event website at http://citywidetagsale.com.

This event is hosted by the Torrington Parks & Recreation, Torrington Lions Club and Torrington INFO.

All proceeds support the "Torrington Independence Day Fireworks Fund".

Community hikes offered at Flanders

WOODBURY — Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust in partnership with Woodbury’s Parks & Recreation Department & the Woodbury Conservation Commission will be offering two community hikes on Saturday, June 2. These hikes are being held in association with the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s annual Connecticut Trails Days, a statewide initiative held annually to encourage people to explore the numerous diverse trails we have throughout the state.

At 10 a.m., that day there will be a guided nature walk being held at the Whittemore Sanctuary. This 700 acre property belonging to Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust includes miles of diverse, interlocking trails as well as a bog and pond. The loop hike will begin west on White Trail and climbs some hills. Hikers will have the option of taking a 2.5 mile hike or decide on a shorter loop of approximately one mile. Parking is at the Whittemore Sanctuary lot which is located on Rt. 64 on the Middlebury/Woodbury line just west of Quassy Amusement Park.

Then at 12:30 p.m., people are also invited to explore the world of orienteering in one of Woodbury’s newest parks, the Trolley Bed Preserve. This program is being led by Eagle Scout, Jared Niedermeyer from BSA Troop 54, and his fellow scouts. They will lead participants through the fundamentals of orienteering on a course they set out in this preserve. Or if you just feel like taking a hike, come and enjoy the natural beauty of this preserve, explore new trails and catch a glimpse of its natural wildlife!

The 1.5 mile hike will conclude around 2:00 PM. The meeting place for this hike is at the intersection of Old Sherman Hill and Trolley Bed Road in Woodbury which is off of Route 64.

More information and directions are available at https://www.ctwoodlands.org/ct-trails-weekend/events-2018.

Walkers and hikers of all skill levels and every age are encouraged and welcome to attend either or both of the guided hikes. There is no charge for the hikes but people are requested to preregister by contacting Director of Woodbury Parks & Recreation, Jenifer Miller at: JeniferMiller@woodburyct.org or 203-263-3113. Heavy rain, stormy conditions cancel with last minute updates able to be found at woodburyparksandrec.org.

Truck club to hold show in Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM —The Connecticut Yankee Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America, will hold its annual truck show and flea market/swap meet on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, at 8am. The show will be held at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main Street, North (Route 61) in Bethlehem, CT. The featured truck this year is a 1966 Peterbilt, Model 288, owned by Tom Voccola from Orange.

Old or New - trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and construction equipment - all welcome. Admission fee is $10 per unit for the 2 days. There is a $30 fee to set up a flea market/swap meet space for the two days (insurance is not required). The first 150 registrants will receive a dash plaque.

There will be a Rubber Duck Rodeo on Saturday and a Slow Truck Race on Sunday - both kick off about 1pm. Spectators $3, seniors $2, and children age 12 and under are free.

The ladies of the Connecticut Yankee Chapter will host their famous bake sale. For further information, contact Bill Mitchell at 203-739-0118. Note: the Fairgrounds does not allow pets.

Northwest Idol contest begins June 2

TORRINGTON — The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Warner Theatre, will hold its 13th Annual Northwest Idol Contest. This contest is open to anyone ages 15 and up.

Registration forms are now available at the Parks and Recreation Department located at 153 South Main Street, Torrington, CT. Registration forms can also be downloaded at https://torringtonct.myrec.com.

Auditions start Saturday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center, 101 Litchfield Street. Each contestant will have one minute to introduce themselves and perform acapella. Auditions are closed to the public. This event will be judged by various people involved in the music profession. A select number of contestants will be chosen to move on to the next level of competition.

The first semifinal round will be held on Saturday June 23, followed by a second semifinal round on Saturday July 21. Semifinals will be held at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center beginning at 7:00 PM and the public is invited to attend. Contestants will be expected to perform with the accompaniment of D.J. Vin Avallone. The talent pool will be narrowed down during the semifinal rounds.

The final show will be held at the Warner Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Warner Theatre Box Office in the near future, however a date has not been announced. At the finals all the contestants will perform with a live band and must be available to practice with the band before the event. The band to accompany the contestants again this year is the “Opening Night Band.” Cash Prizes and Gift Certificates will be awarded to the Top Three Contestants.

The Torrington Parks & Recreation Department is looking for support from local businesses and organizations to help offset the costs of this spectacular event. Without the assistance of local businesses and organizations, an event of this magnitude would not be possible. If your business or organization is interested in supporting this Torrington Parks and Recreation Department program and are willing to make a monetary donation, you may do so by sending your check to Torrington Parks and Recreation Department, 153 South Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790. If you have any questions, call Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Brett Simmons, at 860-489-2274.